Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to HE President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago Christine Carla Kangaloo, on the anniversary of her country's Independence Day.»»»

Romania’s women’s eight claimed gold at the 2026 World Rowing Championships in Amsterdam on Sunday, August 30, producing an official World Best Time of 5:51.88 in a dominant final on the Bosbaan. The Romanian crew composed of Cristina Drugă, Geanina Juncanariu, Ancuța Bodnar, Maria Lehaci, Magdalen»»»

Romania's resident population was 19.041 million people on January 1, 2026, down 1,829 from January 1, 2025, mainly due to a negative natural growth of 104,100 people, according to data published on Friday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).The balance of international migration in 2025 »»»

Managers in all economic sectors covered by the statistical survey estimate relative stability in economic activity over the August-October 2026 period, while sharp price increases are expected in the construction and retail sectors, according to data compiled by the National Institute of Statistic»»»

Failing the target in the PNRR regarding the pay bill shows that the reform of the civil service in Romania is still only at the level of discourse, and the loss of the 770 million euro will mean the suspension of certain infrastructure projects and an additional outlay of public funds, said econom»»»

Romania needs a government, the interim situation has gone on for too long, stated on Friday the interim premier Ilie Bolojan who mentioned that the last months have represented a ‘ very difficult’ period as the executive has been left without full rights.He reiterated that PNL will not be part of »»»

Interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said on Friday that a proposal for the leadership of the Romanian Intelligence Service (SRI) would have stood a chance of securing the support of the parliamentary majority immediately after the former governing coalition was formed.He stressed that appointing a »»»

President Nicusor Dan on Friday promulgated the Law on integrity in public office, but said he stood by the arguments in the constitutional challenge he had previously filed."I promulgated today the Law amending and supplementing certain normative acts in the field of integrity, in the form in whic»»»

President Nicusor Dan promulgated on Friday a series of laws that must enter into force by 31 August, the deadline for completing all milestones and targets under Romania's National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) and for implementing the reforms and investments financed through the Recovery an»»»

The war of aggression that Russia continues to wage against Ukraine, alongside ongoing hybrid attacks against our Western democracy, poses a constant threat to peace and stability in Europe and has demonstrated the need for us to fundamentally enhance our security and defense capabilities, Angela G»»»

Interim Minister of Internal Affairs Catalin Predoiu met on Saturday with US House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers, during a visit to Romania by a delegation of the United States Congress led by Rogers.According to a press release, the talks focused on strengthening the Strategic Part»»»

Acting Foreign Minister Oana Toiu paid a working visit to Riga on Friday at the invitation of her Latvian counterpart, Baiba Bra?e, where she emphasized that strengthening regional security is a priority for the two countries.According to a Foreign Ministry (MAE) release, during the political and d»»»

The Strategic Partnership with the US and strengthening NATO's presence were the topics discussed in Bucharest on Saturday by interim Foreign Affairs Minister Oana Toiu and US House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers.According to a Foreign Affairs Ministry (MAE) release, Oana Toiu welcom»»»

A delegation of the US House of Representatives, led by Mike Rogers, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, visited the Borcea Air Base on Sunday, accompanied by National Defence Minister Radu Miruta, where Romania reiterated its commitment "to remain a fully engaged ally in efforts to str»»»

On Aug. 31, 2005, close to 1,000 people, most of whom were Shiite pilgrims, died in a stampede and the partial collapse of a bridge over the Tigris River in northern Baghdad. 1 of 6 | An Iraqi soldier stands guard during the reopening of the Al-Aima bridge which spans the Tigris River linking the c»»»

Romania is ready to shoulder a greater share of its own defence - raising our commitments and delivering on them, President Nicusor Dan wrote on X, after a meeting with Congressman Mike Rogers, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee and Congressman Eric Sorensen, a member of this Committee.»»»

The UAE Ministry of Defence has denied circulating reports that the Al Minhad air base had been targeted by missiles. “These reports are unfounded,” the ministry said on social media, adding that it’s on high alert and fully prepared to address any threats that may arise, thereby ensuring the prese»»»

American singer Nicole Scherzinger has arrived in Kyrgyzstan to perform at the opening ceremony of the VI World Nomad Games. The artist was welcomed at Manas International Airport by Daiyrbek Orunbekov, head of the Information Policy Service of the Presidential Administration. Nicole Scherzinger wi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar University (QU) College of Nursing organised an orientation session for new students admitted in the Fall 2026 semester, with the aim of welcoming first-year students and congratulating them on beginning their academic journey, and introducing them to the academic requirements, s»»»

Doha, Qatar: Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, and The Pearl International Hospital have signed an agreement to provide expectant parents with access to Sidra Medicine’s cord blood banking services. The agreement will provide expectant parents the choice to store their baby’s umbilical »»»

Doha, Qatar: Invest Qatar, the Investment Promotion Agency of Qatar, and Media City Qatar have concluded a successful participation at Gamescom 2026 in Cologne, Germany, where a joint Qatar pavilion attracted strong interest from international gaming companies, developers, publishers and investors.»»»

A 16-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped inside an empty sleeper bus in Greater Noida before being abandoned near Delhi’s Kashmere Gate, police said. Two men, identified as the bus driver and conductor, have been arrested. The alleged incident took place on August 4 near Pari Chowk, police said.»»»

Doha, Qatar: The “Hour and Hour “ program concluded its “Back to School” activities, organised in collaboration with the Qatari National Commission for Education, Culture and Science at West Walk, under the slogan “With Knowledge and Work, We Build the Nation,” after four days packed with education»»»

Chinese President Xi Jinping stated the rapid development of Kyrgyzstan and expressed China’s readiness, together with the republic, to deepen cooperation in a wide range of areas. He said this at a meeting with the President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov in Bishkek. «Seven years later, I visited bea»»»

Doha, Qatar: Safari, the leading hypermarket chain in Doha, has launched its highly popular 10, 20, 30 promotion which starts from August 31. This promotion is one of Safari’s most widely acclaimed and customer’s favorite. Safari brings this 10, 20, 30 promotion to the public featuring a wide range»»»

Doha, Qatar: Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar (VCUarts Qatar), a Qatar Foundation partner university, has welcomed new and returning students to campus for the start of the 2026–27 academic year, with record enrollment across several measures. VCUarts Qatar has enrolled »»»